BROCKPORT, NY – Softball was on the road again, facing conference opponent SUNY Brockport in a doubleheader to mark back-to-back play-days.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Brockport 11, Hartwick 0
- Location: Brockport, NY | Clark V. Whited Complex
- Records: Brockport (16-15, 12-7 Empire 8) Hartwick (3-31, 2-17 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 1)
Brockport used a four-run first inning and five more runs in the second to take control early, defeating Hartwick 11-0 in five innings on Monday afternoon.
The Hawks were held to one hit in the contest, with
Jaidan Beak (Mattawan, MI) recording a single in the fourth inning.
Sierra Phillips (Salem, NY) also reached base in the fifth after an error, but Hartwick was unable to break through offensively.
Brockport capitalized on defensive miscues early, scoring four runs in the opening frame after an error extended the inning. A two-run triple highlighted the rally before back-to-back RBI singles made it 4-1.
The Golden Eagles added five more runs in the second inning, taking advantage of two more Hartwick errors to stretch the lead to 9-0. After a scoreless third, Brockport added two runs in the fourth to secure the run-rule victory.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Brockport 5, Hartwick 2
- Location: Brockport, NY | Clark V. Whited Complex
- Records: Brockport (17-15, 13-7 Empire 8) Hartwick (3-32, 2-18 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 2)
The Hawks struck first in the third inning when
Ashlee Stevens (Knox, NY) reached on an error, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt from
Sierra Phillips, and scored on a passed ball for the game's opening run.
Hartwick threatened again in the fourth with back-to-back singles from
Shannon Mentz (Binghamton, NY) and
Brianna Blake (Mechanicville, NY), but Brockport worked out of the inning to keep it a one-run game.
The Golden Eagles responded in the fifth, using four runs on four hits to take the lead. Hartwick added one final run in the seventh when
Alicea Seitzinger (Bridgeton, NJ) delivered an RBI single to center field, scoring Stevens after she reached on a fielder's choice and stole second.
Madi Hoerman (Portage, MI) added a sixth inning single and a stolen base, while
Mihaly Blake (Troy, NY) also recorded a hit in the seventh. Hartwick finished with six hits in the contest, but were unable to capitalize, falling in their second game with a narrow 2-5 deficit.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
